茬 (chá) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 茬 (chá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 茬 (chá) means "stubble". with 9 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 茬 stroke by stroke?

茬 has 9 strokes. The radical is 艹. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 茬 and 兹?

茬 (chá) and 兹 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 茬?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 艹. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 茬?

Common words containing 茬 include: 找茬 (zhǎo chá) — to pick a quarrel; to find fault; 茬口 (chá kǒu) — crop rotation; 麦茬 (mài chá) — Wheat stubble.

How to Write 茬

The character 茬 (chá) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

茬 is pronounced chá in Mandarin Chinese. It means stubble.

Common Words with 茬

找茬 zhǎo chá

to pick a quarrel; to find fault

茬口 chá kǒu

crop rotation

麦茬 mài chá

Wheat stubble

Example Sentences

他总是故意找茬。

tā zǒng shì gù yì zhǎo chá

He is always intentionally picking a fight.

这块地的茬口很好。

zhè kuài dì de chá kǒu hěn hǎo

The stubble on this land is very good.

地里留着麦茬。

dì lǐ liú zhe mài chá

Wheat stubble is left in the field.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

芈 mǐ

芘 pí

Practice Writing 茬 (chá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 茬

What does 茬 (chá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 茬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 茬 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 茬?

What common words use 茬?

How to Write 茬 (chá)